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Decision-Making
from the book Maniac Magee
Decision-making involves making choices. If people take time
to carefully think about their options they are more likely to make good
decisions.
Choose an IMPORTANT
DECISION that Jeffrey had to make from Part One of Maniac Magee. Completely describe the decision under STUDENT WORK in the FRAME section
of the DECISION TABLE below.
Continue to fill in the STUDENT
WORK section based on how well you think Maniac managed the important
decision.
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IMPORTANT DECISIONS
from Part One of Maniac Magee
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When Jeffrey
ran away from Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan.
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When Maniac
decided to bite the candy bar offered by Mars Bar.
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When Maniac
decided to “talk trash” in front of Mrs. Beale.
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When Maniac
decided to untie Cobble’s Knot.
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When Maniac
decided to leave the Beale’s home.
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DECISION
TABLE
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DECISION-MAKING BY MANIAC MAGEE
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STUDENT WORK
Type your
answers below using complete sentences.
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FRAME
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Completely
describe the situation for the important decision:
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INFORMATION
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Does the
character have enough information to make a good decision?
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CHOICES
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What are all
of the possible choices that the character can make?
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VALUES
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Did the
character follow his heart and think about what was really important? What essential qualities did Maniac Magee consider before making
his decision?
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REASONING
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Did the
character think carefully about what may happen in order to make the best
possible choice?
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COMMITMENT
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What was the
result of the character’s commitment to take action?
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Be prepared to share your Decision
Table with the class at the Teamboard.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES
Respect –
Honesty – Courage – Teamwork – Sportsmanship – Communication – Caring –
Collaboration – Creativity – Dependability - Equality – Critical Thinking – Commitment.
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Decision-making model based on DEF – Decision Education
Foundation
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